APCO is working with industry to deliver a phase-out of PFAS in fibre-based, food contact packaging, that is consistent with the objectives of the National PFAS Position Statement.

Scientists from China's Nanyang Technological University and Harvard’s TH Chan School of Public Health have developed a biodegradable material for food packaging, which is able to kill harmful microbes.

Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technologies and retailer Lidl Switzerland have teamed up to develop a cellulose protective coating for fruit and vegetables.

Simplot has introduced an AR engagement tool via intelligent packaging on its Birds Eye Ocean Selections range, to encourage consumers to introduce more seafood into their meals.

Kellogg’s Corn Flakes cereal packaging is going fully paper based with the trial of a paper liner in the UK that can be widely recycled. Kellogg Australia is watching with interest.

Packaging manufacturer Detpak has been recognised as Quality Supplier of the Year by global supply chain company, HAVI, for providing premium packaging products to McDonald's restaurants.

Sunny Queen Farms has released its limited-edition egg cartons containing festively decorated eggs and Christmas recipes inside the cartons to encourage families to cook together during the holidays.

FlatMap, a packaging solution for sliced products, has won the prestigious Swiss Packaging Award 2021 in the Convenience category, as well as a prestigious WorldStar Packaging Award 2022 in the Food category.

Sealpac has launched the FlatMap sustainable packaging system which it says relies on a high proportion of renewable raw materials which allows for up to 75 per cent of plastic to be saved.

The newly merged Close The Loop business has acquired Queensland-based seafood packaging operation Oceanic Agencies, to boost its offering to the aquaculture market.

A new packaging concept for fresh apples developed by NAVI Co Global is being trialled in Coles premium stores in Victoria.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has expanded its portfolio of adhesive solutions for the food and beverage packaging industries, helping to lower the environmental impact of various forms of packaging.

Nestlé Professional's Maggi pails have been redesigned with 17 per cent less plastic, which the brand owner says will annually remove 30 tonnes of virgin plastic from the marketplace.

Perfection Fresh has launched, via its packaging, an immersive and interactive web-based AR experience to educate consumers on the company’s unique farming environments.

Nestle hopes that a small change to the packaging of its baking chocolate favourites will make a big difference, as its Bakers Choice range set to hit the shelves will now come in downsized flexible packaging.

To mark National Recycling Week, the Arnott’s Group has shifted all of its new point-of-sale displays across grocery and convenience channels to 100 per cent recyclable alternatives.